Graphic Design Associate

Job Overview

This role supports the Marketing team by working on various design and graphic projects, while collaborating closely with suppliers, publications, and photographers to ensure seamless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior design staff including the Art Director and Senior Graphic Designer with marketing-driven projects.
• Create conceptual artwork for diverse marketing materials such as advertisements, brand packaging, trade show displays, digital media, and internal resources.
• Manage and prepare design projects for external publications and vendor use.
• Contribute to brainstorming sessions to generate innovative marketing and advertising concepts.
• Perform administrative and daily support tasks to aid overall design operations.
• Collaborate across multiple departments to facilitate project completion.
• Execute additional duties as assigned by management, with flexibility in job duties as required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a bachelor's degree is mandatory.
• Minimum of two years of professional graphic design experience.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator, and Microsoft Excel (including data merging) and Word.
• Highly organized with the capacity to juggle multiple projects and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced, agency-like setting.
• Strong grasp of design principles including composition, layout, color theory, and typography.
• Experience working with various printing platforms and techniques is required.
• Web design experience is a beneficial addition but not compulsory.
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure in a high-volume work environment.
• Excellent teamwork abilities and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective planning and organizational skills to optimize efficiency.
• Maintains courteous and professional communication at all times.

Physical Requirements

• Typical workday involves 6 hours sitting and 2 hours standing.
• Physical activities include bending or twisting for up to 2 hours, reaching for up to 4 hours, lifting for up to 2 hours, and filing tasks up to 2 hours.
• Additionally, requires speaking 4 to 6 hours, writing and typing 2 to 4 hours each, climbing up to 2 hours, and reading for 4 to 6 hours during an average day.
• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 40 pounds intermittently.
• Job involves frequent repetitive hand motions with simple, firm grasping and fine dexterity activities.
• Environment may include exposure to dust, fumes, gases, and noise for up to 2 to 4 hours daily.

Additional Information

The duties outlined are typical but not exhaustive, subject to change based on organizational needs and management directions.